On December 6, representatives of Wellesley's Sustainable Energy Committee, and Public Works and Health Departments accepted a Leading by Example Award at the State House recognizing town-wide accomplishments in energy conservation, renewable energy and sustainability.
Wellesley's award-winning food rescue and food waste diversion programs will be the focus of an October 24 workshop for over 50 people from nearby towns.
The Sustainable Energy Committee (SEC) develops and implements initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Wellesley's municipal, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors.
Town Meeting established the SEC in 2010 to lead efforts to accomplish the goal adopted at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting: reduce town-wide greenhouse gas emissions 10% below 2007 levels by the year 2013.
After the town met the 2013 goal, Town Meeting adopted a new goal: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% below 2007 levels by the year 2020.
The Committee works across town with municipal departments, businesses, institutions, and civic and volunteer organizations to initiate and carry out actions to achieve emissions reductions and other sustainability initiatives.
Members
Name
Term Expires
Appointed By
Fred Bunger
2021
Board of Selectmen
Michael D'Ortenzio, Jr.
2019
School Committee
Katharine Gibson
2019
Municipal Light Board
Ellen Korpi, Vice Chair
2020
Board of Selectmen
Rob Lamppa
2021
Board of Selectmen
Laura Olton, Chair
2020
Board of Selectmen
Thomas Ulfelder
2019
Board of Selectmen
Membership Details
The Sustainable Energy Committee consists of 7 members. The Board of Selectmen, the Municipal Light Board and the School Committee each appoint one member. These members may be a board member, officer, official or paid employee and may be a non-resident of the Town. The Board of Selectmen also appoint the remaining four members from residents active in the Town's volunteer sustainable energy initiatives or others who bring relevant expertise, such as knowledge about sustainable energy practices, marketing, or community engagement.